Swim Instructor
- Markham, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
As a Swim Instructor, you will play an important role in helping swimmers of different ages and abilities build technique, confidence, and water safety awareness. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching, communicating clearly, and creating a supportive environment where students can progress at their own pace.
Responsibilities
- Teach safe, engaging swimming lessons for children and adult learners
- Assess swimmer abilities and adapt instruction to individual skill levels
- Demonstrate swimming techniques, water safety practices, and proper pool etiquette
- Closely monitor swimmers and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment
- Clearly communicate student progress and lesson feedback to parents
Required Qualifications
- Strong swimming ability and solid knowledge of water safety practices
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Ability to commute within 25 miles of the teaching area
- Availability to work shifts after 4pm
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED certification
- Current swim instructor certification from a recognized aquatic organization
- Valid National Lifeguard certification
More about this job
Responsibilities
Teach safe, engaging swimming lessons to children and adults, adapting instruction to each swimmer’s abilities and demonstrating swimming techniques, water safety, and pool etiquette. Monitor swimmers to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, and communicate student progress and lesson feedback to parents.
Requirements
Applicants must have strong swimming ability, solid knowledge of water safety, eligibility to work in Canada, the ability to commute within 25 miles of the teaching area, and availability for shifts after 4 p.m. Preferred qualifications include Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED certification, a recognized swim instructor certification, and National Lifeguard certification.
Skills
- Swimming
- Swimming Instruction
- Water Safety
- Lesson Planning
- Swimmer Assessment
- Adaptive Instruction
- Communication
- Student Progress Feedback
- Pool Safety Monitoring
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Lifeguarding
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Swimming
- Swim Instruction
- Children
- Adult Learners
- Swimming Techniques
- Water Safety
- Pool Etiquette
- Swimmer Assessment
- Adaptive Instruction
- Student Progress
- Parent Communication
- Standard First Aid
- CPR-C
- AED
- Swim Instructor Certification